Bobby Dalbec Could Be Pushed Off The Roster

After the Boston Red Sox signed veteran first baseman C.J. Cron to a minor-league deal this week, first baseman Bobby Dalbec's spot on the roster suddenly is insecure. The 34-year-old Cron has 187 home runs in 10 career major-league seasons. Dalbec spent most of last year toiling at Triple-A Worcester and he still has a […]

Triston Casas Feeling Better Saturday

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (illness) is back in the team's Grapefruit League lineup on Saturday against the Washington Nationals, playing first base and batting cleanup. Casas is now over his bout with the flu and will return to spring training action this weekend as he prepares for Opening Day in late March. […]

Outfield Busts Due To Bounce Back for 2024 Fantasy Baseball

Each baseball season features its share of underwhelming performances. Whether due to regression, age, bad luck, injury, or any other number of random factors, every player is susceptible to a bust of a season. In some instances, a busted season indicates a player’s new normal. Knowing when to cut losses on a declining player is […]

Vaughn Grissom Has A Groin Strain, Unlikely For Opening Day

Boston Red Sox second baseman Vaughn Grissom (groin) is dealing with a groin strain, and his status for Opening Day is in doubt, according to manager Alex Cora. Grissom had yet to make his spring debut as a result of a hamstring injury, but now he's dealing with this. Hopefully he won't miss much time […]

Closers and Saves Bullpen Report for Fantasy Baseball - AL Edition

We are so back. Spring training is underway, people are already overreacting to meaningless games, and somehow several top-tier free agents are still unemployed. It's always a fun time in the baseball world as hope springs eternal for most teams (some try their best to be realistic, but even then you can see the slightest […]

3 AL-Only Draft Sleepers: Fantasy Baseball Mid-Round Picks (2024)

Playing in an Only league can be tricky in fantasy baseball. With half of the players in baseball eliminated from the draft pool, the depth at every position is severely compromised. Sometimes, it’s difficult just to find players who actually take the field on a regular basis. Not only is the draft pool limited, but […]

Red Sox Add C.J. Cron On Minor-League Deal

The Boston Red Sox have signed veteran first baseman C.J. Cron to a minor-league contract, and he's expected to compete for a roster spot. Cron is a former All-Star (2022) known more for his power, hitting 28 and 29 home runs in his last two full seasons in Colorado. Last season, Cron missed time due […]

Free College Baseball Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions (3/1/23)

We have an incredible weekend of games on our hands with many spectacular matchups. Two in-state rivals will match up as we have battles of the ACC and SEC between Miami and Florida and Clemson and South Carolina. We also have three round robins at Globe Life Field, Dodger Stadium, and Minute Maid Park. This […]

Red Sox Hoping Vaughn Grissom Can Play Sunday

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that the team is aiming for second baseman Vaughn Grissom (hamstring) to make his Grapefruit League debut on Sunday. Grissom has been slowed in camp by a minor hamstring injury, but he appears ready to go this weekend and should also be ready for Opening Day by the […]

Jarren Duran To Make Spring Debut Friday

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that outfielder Jarren Duran (toe) will make his Grapefruit League debut on Friday as the designated hitter. The Red Sox are taking it slow with Duran after he had surgery last August to fix the flexor tendon in his left big toe, but he will make his debut […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates for Julio Rodriguez, Triston Casas, Max Muncy, Cedric Mullins, Keibert Ruiz, more

Spring training action has begun, which can only mean the start of the 2024 MLB season is just around the corner. Fantasy baseball drafts are in full swing, and there will be plenty taking place between now and the start of the new campaign. It's never too early to check in on the latest injury […]

Top 10 Outfield Prospect Rankings For Dynasty Fantasy Baseball (2024)

The outfield position is always incredibly talented and deep. That's especially true here in 2024 as many of the players we're selecting in the first round of fantasy baseball drafts come from the outfield position and there's plenty of additional talented, young rising stars at this position set to rise up rankings this season. In […]

Triston Casas Close To Playing In First Game This Spring

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (illness) has been away from JetBlue Park for a few days as he recovers from the flu. He has still been managing to swing a bat, per manager Alex Cora, and he should be healthy enough to play in a game within the next few days. The 24-year-old […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Draft Rankings: AL-Only Leagues (February 2024 Update)

Welcome back to more fantasy baseball rankings! It's an exciting time for baseball fans as spring training begins and Opening Day is around the corner. For fantasy managers who still play in old-school leagues such as AL-Only or NL-Only formats, we've got you covered. Today, we will look at our 2024 AL-Only fantasy baseball roto rankings. […]

Starting Pitchers Values To Outperform ADP For Fantasy Baseball Drafts (2024)

The goal of your fantasy baseball draft every year is to try to find value in the early, middle, and late rounds. And there is probably no position that is more volatile than starting pitchers, as one arm injury can derail an entire season for a top pick, and a pitcher picked late in the […]

Top 10 Shortstop Prospect Rankings for Dynasty Fantasy Baseball (2024)

Can we all admit that the shortstop position is the sexiest on the field? Who didn't want to play shortstop when we were playing in Little League for the school team when we were growing up? Most of the best athletes wind up at the shortstop position, and you usually see plenty of names from […]

Red Sox Have Virtual Meeting With Jordan Montgomery

The Boston Red Sox recently had a zoom meeting with free-agent left-hander Jordan Montgomery. He would represent an upgrade for Boston's starting rotation in 2024 and potentially beyond if he's signed to a long-term deal. The Red Sox have the payroll flexibility to do it, but it's unclear if they'll pull the trigger. Outside of […]

Starting Pitcher Breakouts To Improve for Fantasy Baseball (2024)

The 2023 season was the year of the rookie starting pitcher. Those young guns and some resurgent mid-career hurlers make for an interesting starting pitcher landscape going into the 2024 season. With some guys changing clubs and others with more or less support behind them, it is time for a fresh appraisal of the starting […]

Post-Hype Outfield Breakout Candidates for Fantasy Baseball (2024)

Last week we highlighted several infielders in the 26-29 age bracket who could break out in 2024. Today, we shift to outfielders. The key to a successful draft is hitting on some players who may be undervalued by your peers in the draft room. You should always be looking for players who could take the […]

Top 100 FYPD Prospects for Fantasy Baseball First-Year Player Drafts (February 2024)

The final update of the First-Year Player Draft rankings is just in time for peak FYPD draft season. This update adds in a half-dozen signees from the January 15 international class along with updating the teams for a few former Japanese players who signed this offseason with an MLB club and a player who was […]

Liam Hendriks Throws On Flat Ground Monday

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks (elbow) threw on flat grass from about 60 feet on Monday, per the Boston Globe's Pete Abraham. He was throwing to a catcher standing up and "threw with a pretty decent amount of zip". The 35-year-old is recovering from Tommy John surgery and hopes to make his season […]

Rafael Devers Homers In Spring Debut Sunday

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers started his spring on the right foot Sunday, going 1-for-2 with a three-run home run and a walk in an 8-6 Grapefruit League win over the Twins. The 27-year-old is coming off another excellent season in which he slashed .271/.351/.500 with 33 home runs, 90 runs scored, 100 […]

RotoBaller Staff Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft - Favorite Picks and Roster Strategies

Mock drafts are an excellent draft-prep tool that simulate the feeling of being in the draft room. In a fantasy baseball mock draft, you can test different strategies and experience the ebbs and flows of a fantasy draft. You can put your rankings to the test and see where your must-have players are being drafted.  […]

K-BB% Winners and Losers - Starting Pitcher Picks for Fantasy Baseball Drafts (2024)

Strikeouts and walks play a pivotal role in nearly every scoring format of fantasy baseball. In points leagues, that tends to be a direct effect of points for strikeouts and subtractions for walks. In leagues with category-based scoring, strikeouts (sometimes per nine innings) is a common category, with walks often incorporated into something like WHIP. […]

Red Sox Could Get Something Done With Jordan Montgomery

The Boston Red Sox remain in play to sign free-agent left-hander Jordan Montgomery, as one National League executive said on Sunday that "we hear the Red Sox and Scott Boras had a good meeting recently and may get some deal eventually done on Jordan Montgomery." The 31-year-old southpaw hasn't found a team that is willing […]

Pitcher Statcast: Using Sabermetrics for 2024 Fantasy Baseball

Statcast metrics such as Barrels and Brls/BBE are great ways to evaluate a fantasy baseball batter's performance, so it is only natural to assume that the metrics would be predictive for pitchers as well. As much as batters want to hit a Barrel every time, pitchers want to avoid them at all costs. Yet, there […]

Top 200 Infield Fantasy Baseball Rankings (February Updates)

Howdy RotoBallers! Baseball is officially back! Spring training games are being played, and in about 30 days, the 2024 baseball season will begin. We are back with more fantasy baseball rankings to help crush your league. We have recently published rankings articles for each position, including middle and corner infielders. Some league formats don't require […]

Top 10 Third Base Prospect Rankings for Dynasty Fantasy Baseball (2024)

The third base position has slowly been getting more and more intriguing over the last few seasons and this year should bring more of the same. The top three names below are all inside my Top-12 overall and all 10 fall within my Top 80 overall. This doesn't even include Colt Keith who I excluded […]

First Base Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Tiers, Analysis - Roto Leagues (2024)

Spring training is finally here, so there is no better time than now to prep for your fantasy draft. First base has long been relied on to contribute more than their fair share to a team’s statistics. This year, the field is loaded at the top, but there is some great value to be found […]

Kutter Crawford "In The Lead" For Rotation Spot

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that as of Saturday, right-hander Kutter Crawford is "in the lead" for a spot in the Opening Day starting rotation behind Lucas Giolito, Nick Pivetta and Brayan Bello. Garrett Whitlock, Tanner Houck and Josh Winckowski are fighting for the final spot in Boston's rotation. Crawford has been working […]